#1. This week's number one is an international center Marc Gasol (216-85, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA. He could not help the Memphis Grizzlies (14-4) in their last game. Despite Gasol's very good performance the Memphis Grizzlies lost 83-93 on the road to the Atlanta Hawks.
He was the top scorer with 18 points. Gasol also added 8 rebounds, passed 5 assists and added 2 blocks (went 6 for 6 at the free throw line) in 36 minutes on the court.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
It's Gasol's fifth year with the team.
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Gasol averages: 15.7ppg, 7.4rpg, 4.4apg, 1.4bpg, 2FGP: 51.5% and FT: 90.8%(79-87) in the 18 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Spanish senior national team.

#2. Second place goes to an international power forward Serge Ibaka (208-89, currently plays in NBA). Ibaka led Oklahoma City Thunder to a victory against the Brooklyn Nets (11-9) 117-111 in the NBA last Tuesday.
He scored 18 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and made 3 blocks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a very good 17-4 record this season.
It was his team's eighth consecutive victory in a row.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
This year Ibaka has very high stats. He averages: 14.3ppg, 7.5rpg, 3.1bpg, 2FGP: 61.5%(126-205), 3FGP: 23.1% and FT: 87.0%.
Ibaka has a dual citizenship: Congolese and Spanish.
Ex-C.B. L'Hospitalet player is in the roster of the Spanish senior national team.

#3. The Spanish player who performed third best last week abroad was an international point guard Jose Manuel Calderon (192-81, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA. He was not able to help the Toronto Raptors (4-18) in their last game. Despite Calderon's good performance the Toronto Raptors were badly defeated 92-74 in Portland by the Trail Blazers.
He scored 12 points and added 6 assists in 32 minutes.
It was Raptors' fifth consecutive loss in a row.
Calderon is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his eighth year in Raptors' roster.
Calderon has relatively good stats this season: 9.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 6.6apg, 2FGP: 38.5%, 3FGP: 46.8%(37-79) and FT: 93.8%(30-32) in the 22 games.
He is also a member of the Spanish senior national team.

#4. Power forward Victor Claver (207-88, currently plays in NBA) faced previously mentioned Jose Manuel Calderon in the NBA last game.
Claver managed to help Portland Trail Blazers to win against the Toronto Raptors (4-18) 92-74.
He scored only 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Claver's overall stats this season are: 1.0ppg and 1.8rpg.
He is also Spanish national team player.

#5. Former international center Albert Miralles (208-82, also represented by Interperformances, currently plays in Euroleague) was not able to secure a victory for ALBA Berlin (4-5) in their game against Unicaja Malaga (7-2) in the Euroleague.
He scored 7 points.
The fourth-placed ALBA Berlin was defeated 74-63 in Malaga by the second-ranked Unicaja in the group B of Euroleague.
Miralles' team will play only one more game in the Euroleague Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
Miralles' overall stats this season are: 6.1ppg and 4.3rpg.
He used to play for the Spanish national team
seven years ago.

#6. Guard Daniel Munoz (183-87, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to an overtime American's victory against the University of Maryland -Baltimore County 73-70 in the NCAA last Thursday.
He recorded 19 points in 48 minutes.
The The American University has conference record this season.
Munoz has been at the team for four years.
This year Munoz's overall stats are: 8.7ppg and 4.6rpg in the seven games.
He is a former U17 international player as he played for the Spanish team nine years ago.

#7. Former U18 international point guard Miguel Ortega (188-91, currently plays in Denmark) contributed to an easy victory against the second-ranked Bakken (12-2) crushing them 111-81 in the Danish Ligaen on Thursday night.
Ortega had a double-double by scoring 12 points and making 13 passes in 34 minutes.
Randers Cimbria Basketball (5-10) is placed seventh in the Ligaen.
Ortega is currently second on the league's list of best passers with 6.9apg.
This year his other stats are: 14.3ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.9spg in the 15 games.
Ortega used to play for the Spanish U18 national team
three years ago.

#8. Guard Francisco Robles (195-81, currently plays in United Kingdom) contributed to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Brixton Topcats (1-7) 70-51 in the British EBL D1 (second division) last Saturday.
He scored 10 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
Bristol Acadamy Flyers (6-3) is placed fifth in the EBL D1.
Robles' total stats this season are: 8.8ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.8apg.
He used to play for the Spanish U20 national team
back in 2000.

The list of other players, who all have Spanish passport but never been selected to any of Spanish national teams:

#1.Tiago Splitter (211-C/F-85, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in NBA) was the major contributor in a San Antonio Spurs' victory against the Houston Rockets (9-11) crushing them 114-92 in the NBA on Friday night.
He scored 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.
The San Antonio Spurs have a very good 18-4 record this season.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
Splitter has relatively good stats this year: 9.3ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.2apg in the 22 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Brazilian and Spanish.

#2.Luis Scola (206-F/C-80, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA could not help the Phoenix Suns (7-15) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Scola's very good performance the Phoenix Suns were badly defeated 117-99 on the road by the Los Angeles Clippers.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 10 rebounds.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Scola has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 12.9ppg, 6.9rpg and 1.6apg.
Scola is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Spanish.

#3.Gustavo Barrera (194-G-85, currently plays in Uruguay) led Hebraica to a victory over the fourth-ranked Union Atletica (18-8) 90-84 in a derby game in the Uruguayan LUB last Monday.
He was MVP of the game. Barrera scored 26 points (!!!), grabbed 7 rebounds and dished 8 assists in 35 minutes.
Hebraica Macabi (17-9) is placed fifth in Capital group.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
Barrera is the league's best passer with 7.3apg.
This year he also averages: 13.4ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.9spg in the 25 games.
Barrera has both Spanish and Uruguayan nationalities.

#4.Caio Silveira (211-C-87, also represented by Interperformances, currently plays in Liga SudAmericana), who plays in Brazil was not able to help Flamengo (2-1) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his good performance the third-placed Flamengo was defeated 85-74 on the opponent's court by the second-ranked Brasilia in the group G of Liga Sudamericana.
Silveira recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 11 rebounds.
Silveira is currently sixth on the league's list of best rebounders.
He has very reliable stats this season: 14.7ppg, 7.0rpg and 1.3apg.
Silveira also holds two passports: Spanish and Brazilian.

#5. Experienced Carlos Cherry (184-PG-79, agency: Global Sports Plaza, currently plays in France) was the main contributor in a Quimper UJAP's victory against one of league's weakest teams Vendee Challans (3-8) 94-85 in the French NM1 (third division) on Tuesday night.
Cherry was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 34 points and making 11 passes in 36 minutes.
Quimper UJAP (9-3) is placed fourth in the NM1.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Cherry's first season with the team.
Cherry is currently second on the list of best passers with 6.1apg.
This year his other stats are: 14.2ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.5spg in the 12 games.

#6.Arnette Hallman (199-F-88, currently plays in Portugal) contributed to a 3-point Academica's victory against the closely-ranked Barcelos 88-85 in the Portuguese LPB in Saturday night's game.
Hallman recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 4 assists.
Hallman is currently first on the league's list of best rebounders.
This season he has very high stats. Hallman averages: 15.3ppg, 12.9rpg, 3.1apg and 1.7spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Hallman used to play for Estudiantes de Lugo in Spanish league.

#7.Aigars Skele (192-F-92, currently plays in Latvia) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Jelgava 83-66 in the Latvian LBL last Thursday.
He scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a mere 19 minutes.
This year Skele's overall stats are: 5.7ppg, 2.9rpg and 1.4apg in the 11 games.

#8.Sergi Coll (204-F/C-82, currently plays in Portugal) contributed to Ovarense's victory against the league outsider Galitos-Tley 66-52 in the Portuguese LPB in Sunday night's game.
Coll scored 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 30 minutes.
This year Coll has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.0apg and 1.3spg in the eight games.

#9.Lluis Jacas (198-F-90, currently plays in Sweden) contributed to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Hoganas crushing them 89-60 in the Swedish Basketettan (second division) last Saturday.
He was MVP of the game. Jacas recorded a double-double by scoring 30 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 9 assists and 3 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line).
This season Jacas has very high stats. He averages: 16.6ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.8apg and 1.7spg.

#10.Jose Manuel Coego (204-C/F-78, currently plays in Portugal) contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked Fisica crushing them 83-58 in the Portuguese LPB on Saturday night.
Coego scored 14 points in 23 minutes.
This year Coego's overall stats are: 8.7ppg and 4.6rpg in the seven games.

Real Madrid - Zalgiris 96:91 Real Madrid claimed the eighth victory in EuroLeague regular season. They held off visiting Zalgiris in the Spanish capital on Thursday. Six players scored in double digits for the hosts. Luka Doncic (201-PG-99) led the effort with 17 points. Real dropped 25 points in the first period to take a 3-point lead. Zalgiris denied the deficit in the second term. The Lithuanian powerhouse tied things up at 49 heading into the second half. Real regained the advantage... [read more]

Real Madrid - Zalgiris 96:91

Real Madrid claimed the eighth victory in EuroLeague regular season. They held off visiting Zalgiris in the Spanish capital on Thursday. Six players scored in double digits for the hosts. Luka Doncic (201-PG-99) led the effort with 17 points. Real dropped 25 points in the first period to take a 3-point lead. Zalgiris denied the deficit in the second term. The Lithuanian powerhouse tied things up at 49 heading into the second half. Real regained the advantage after the long break. The hosts poured in 25 points in the third term to take a 5-point advantage. They protected the lead throughout the fourth quarter and registered a tough win at the end. Gustavo Ayon (207-C/F-85, college: San Jose St.) had 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Felipe Reyes (204-PF-80) added 12 points for the hosts. Kevin Pangos (188-PG-93, college: Gonzaga) answered with 19 points for Zalgiris. Brock Motum (208-F/C-90, college: Washington St.) had 17 points in the loss.

ICL Manresa (Liga Endesa) inked 27-year old Ukrainian international power forward Igor Zaytsev (210-99kg-89). He already started the season at Stelmet Zielona Gora in Polish PLK league, but left the team in Dec.'16,. In 9 games he averaged 4.8ppg and 2.0rpg this season. Zaytsev also played 7 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 4.1ppg and 2.7rpg. The last season he played at Rosa (TBL) in Polish league. In 40 games he recorded 10.8ppg and 5.1rpg. Zaytsev helped them to win th... [read more]

ICL Manresa (Liga Endesa) inked 27-year old Ukrainian international power forward Igor Zaytsev (210-99kg-89). He already started the season at Stelmet Zielona Gora in Polish PLK league, but left the team in Dec.'16,. In 9 games he averaged 4.8ppg and 2.0rpg this season. Zaytsev also played 7 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 4.1ppg and 2.7rpg. The last season he played at Rosa (TBL) in Polish league. In 40 games he recorded 10.8ppg and 5.1rpg. Zaytsev helped them to win the cup and make to league final. He also played 9 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 11.6ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.2apg.Among other achievements Zaytsev received Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Most Improved Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague 2nd Team award back in 2011.He has been also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Zaytsev has regularly played for Ukrainian senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team between 2008 and 2009.He also represented Ukraine at the European Championships last year. His stats at that event were 5 games: 8.2ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 40.0%. Zaytsev has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Zaytsev has played previously professionally in Iran (Petrochimi) and Ukraine (Azovmash, Kryvbas, Khimik and Krivbas DYUSH-5 Kryvyi Rih).His game is described as:
A very good outside shooter for his size, he's very effective at both the 5 and 4 positions.

Carlson's 31-point game gives him LEB Gold Player of the Week award - 1 day ago

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25-year old power forward Mike Carlson (206-F/C-91, agency: Duran International) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's best team Gipuzkoa GBC and receives a Eurobasket.com LEB Gold Player of the Week award for round 13. He had the game-high 31 points adding nine rebounds and two assists for Gipuzkoa GBC as his team lost the game against Castello (#13, 5-8) 73-79. Despite this loss Gipuzkoa GBC managed to keep Spanish LEB Gold leading position. They afford to l... [read more]

25-year old power forward Mike Carlson (206-F/C-91, agency: Duran International) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's best team Gipuzkoa GBC and receives a Eurobasket.com LEB Gold Player of the Week award for round 13.He had the game-high 31 points adding nine rebounds and two assists for Gipuzkoa GBC as his team lost the game against Castello (#13, 5-8) 73-79. Despite this loss Gipuzkoa GBC managed to keep Spanish LEB Gold leading position. They afford to lose this game, but they have to be very careful to avoid similar "accidents". Gipuzkoa GBC has a very solid 9-4 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Carlson had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 10 attempts. He turned to be Gipuzkoa GBC's top player in his first season with the team. Truman State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Carlson is in league's top in points (5th best: 15.7ppg) and averages solid 40.9% from behind 3-point line.

Second best performed player last round was Zaid Hearst (193-G) of Araberri. He is American-Nigerian guard in his first season at Araberri. In the last game Hearst recorded impressive 29 points and 9 rebounds. Of course Araberri cruised to a 94-82 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Palencia (#5, 9-4). This victory allowed Araberri to move up to 8th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 8-5 record is not bad and everything may still change. Hearst is a newcomer at Araberri and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.2ppg (#2). He also registered 4.2 boards per game.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Nikola Rakocevic (191-G-91, agency: Dynamics Global Management) of Caceres (#11). Rakocevic got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He was a key player of Caceres, leading his team to a 83-78 win against the lower-ranked FC Barcelona II (#18, 2-11). The chances of Caceres ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 7 games, recording just six victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Rakocevic could help Caceres to bring them higher in the standings. Rakocevic has a great season in Spain. After 11 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.0ppg (3rd best).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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